photoreduction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The addition of an electron to a photoexcited species.
  2. Any reduction reaction that takes place in the presence of light.

Word forms

photoreduction photoreductions

Etymology

From photo- + reduction.

Related words

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